US Military Operation on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry in the polar region. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.